How far is Keenesburg, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Keenesburg, CO to Arvada, CO is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Adams County, Colorado.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keenesburg and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keenesburg and Arvada.
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Start on South Main Street
112 m · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue
122 m · 14 sec · East Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto North Market Street
2040 ft · 1 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp left
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1402 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
902 ft · 25 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keenesburg and Arvada.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Market Street
Merge slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Keenesburg and Sunny near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keenesburg to Arvada?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Keenesburg and 20 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keenesburg and Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
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Town Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keenesburg and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 36.73 mi (59.11 km).
#1 Keenesburg
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 40.1083200, -104.5199600 |
| Altitude | 1510 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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